Regarding the Oct. 8 letter by Joan McCalmant about staff at the Linn County Recorder’s Office. She dismissed comments made …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Oct. 18, 2010 4:07 pm5462d ago
Regarding the Oct. 8 letter by Joan McCalmant about staff at the Linn County Recorder’s Office. She dismissed comments made …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Oct. 18, 2010 4:05 pm5462d ago
Those who are upset about the changing landscape in the judicial selection process don’t seem to see how this can …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 18, 2010 4:04 pm5462d ago
Sen. Chuck Grassley is right to support a renewable electricity standard requiring large utilities to get 15 percent of electricity …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 18, 2010 4:03 pm5462d ago
Recently, the Delaware County Board of Supervisors was presented a plan to rebuild the Lake Delhi Dam. Supervisors must commit …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 17, 2010 3:09 pm5463d ago
Incredibly, Rep. Dave Loebsack, in his campaign ads, declares he will always stand up for what’s right. Perhaps what’s right …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 17, 2010 3:03 pm5463d ago
The latest Loebsack television ad states flatly that Mariannette Miller-Meeks has a “secret plan” to increase the sales tax to …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 17, 2010 1:12 pm5463d ago
The Tea Party calls for ending the tenure of long-serving politicians in Washington. Others say it’s time for a woman …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 17, 2010 1:11 pm5463d ago
Statistics have been published showing a reduction in the number of assaults since the 21-only ordinance has passed. I agree. …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 17, 2010 1:11 pm5463d ago
So Dave Loebsack wants my vote this fall. I decided to take a look what my representative has done for …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 17, 2010 1:09 pm5463d ago
It appears that the Republican machine is outspending the Democratic Party in advertising by about seven to one. Anyone who …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 17, 2010 12:59 am5464d ago
The once proud Republican Party is now splintered and at odds with its own membership. The Tea Party, despite its …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 17, 2010 12:56 am5464d ago
Mr. President, over 52 percent of our citizens elected you as our leader. Not quite two years into your presidency, …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 17, 2010 12:53 am5464d ago
The overriding issue that concerns me about Mariannette Miller-Meeks is her stand on health care, which she bases on her …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 17, 2010 12:50 am5464d ago
While there are many election races of interest this year, don’t forget to look at the back of the ballot, …
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